{"id":17927,"date":"2017-09-04T15:11:59","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T19:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clemson.world\/?p=17927"},"modified":"2017-09-04T15:11:59","modified_gmt":"2017-09-04T19:11:59","slug":"scholarship-from-annexstad-family-helps-members-of-clemson-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clemson.world\/archive\/scholarship-from-annexstad-family-helps-members-of-clemson-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship from Annexstad family helps members of Clemson family"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>When Xavier Smith learned he was Tigertown bound in 2016, he had dual feelings of joy and apprehension. How would the cost of his college education be covered?
\nWhen he learned he would be a recipient of the Annexstad Family Foundation\u2019s Leaders for Tomorrow scholarship, Smith was both surprised and overjoyed. \u201cI called my entire family,\u201d Smith said, \u201cand they got excited, too.\u201d
\nHis freshman year was one filled with Clemson moments, beginning the very first day. \u201cMy roommate is one of my friends from high school, and we spent the day walking around campus meeting new people. Without the Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship, I wouldn\u2019t be here right now having these moments,\u201d he said.
\nIn addition to campus activities, the scholarship is guiding the biochemistry major along the path to achieving his dreams of going into the medical field. Smith is currently considering both neurology and pharmacy and is thankful for the opportunity to do so.
\nLike Al and Cathy Annexstad, Smith isn\u2019t letting his past hardships stop him from achieving his goals, and it\u2019s important that those who face similar situations do the same.
\n\u201cWe are delighted that Clemson has chosen to partner with us,\u201d noted co-founder Al Annexstad. \u201cYoung people like Xavier represent a huge reservoir of future leaders for the country. We wish him well.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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